Teaching Kids to Write About What They Know!
The following blog by Dolores S. Perez is reprinted from the NCLE Literacy in Learning Exchange, where it was originally …
Can Close Reading Be Inspiring?
The following post is excerpted from an article by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp called Learning Cycles That …
“I know you are reading this . . . “
The following post is an excerpt from Jaime R. Wood鈥檚 Council Chronicle commentary “I know you are reading this . …
51猎奇 Poetry Month Poster
Check out this fantastic poster designed by Roz Chast for 51猎奇 Poetry Month. 51猎奇 is proud to be one of …
Senate Markup of ESEA
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the markup of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by …
What Is the Role of Poetry in Literacy Learning?
The following post was written by聽Mary Lee Hahn and Janet Wong who will host an #51猎奇chat this Sunday April 19 …
Poetry and Brave New Voices
The following is an excerpt from Korina Jackson’s commentary “Poetry and Brave New Voices” (The Council Chronicle online, Spring 2011). …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don鈥檛 just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …
鈥淩eading is Growing Our Readers鈥�
The big box stores are rolling out the pool equipment and sunscreen, even though it鈥檚 still snowing in the Northeast. …
Status Update: ESEA Reauthorization and 51猎奇’s Recommendations
Over the last five months, 51猎奇 staff and members have pushed aggressively for improvements in the Elementary and Secondary Education …